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Makronissos Archaeological Site

An ancient cemetery of rock-cut tombs on the coast west of Ayia Napa, open to visit at any time.

A rock-cut tomb at the Makronissos archaeological site near Ayia Napa, steps leading down to a doorway in the limestone
Photo: Qasinka, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Makronissos Archaeological Site is an ancient cemetery on a low headland about 4 km west of Ayia Napa town centre. Its tombs are cut into the rock and date from the Hellenistic and Roman periods; there are also traces of an ancient quarry.

The site is open at all hours. It lies close to the beaches and hotels west of Ayia Napa, so it is easy to add to a day by the sea.

Address: XXJ3+CHJ, Ayia Napa, Famagusta 5330, Cyprus
Map: Open in Google Maps
Opening hours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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